Last week, our team gathered for a lunch-and-learn with Wes and Cindy Dove of Dove Development & Consulting , who led us through the DISC model of human behavior and how to apply them to our values. What is DISC? DISC is a behavioral assessment that categorizes personality traits into four primary styles: D (Dominance): Direct, decisive, and focused on results. I (Influence): Outgoing, enthusiastic, and focused on people. S (Steadiness): Patient, dependable, and focused on

As engineers, we’re wired to look for better ways to do things—more effectively, more cost-efficiently, more sustainably. Whether it’s refining a design, streamlining a process, or simply making communication smoother, our team is always asking the same question: How can this be better? The ISO 9001 Quality Management System's Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle It’s an approach that might not have a formal label inside our office, but it lines up well with frameworks like ISO 900

As we invest in the next generation of engineers, we look for students who already live with integrity—and then we equip them to carry...

A better world starts with small acts of selflessness—like clearing a neighbor's fallen branch in the pouring rain, simply because it’s...

Grayson joined Colman Engineering as an intern in January 2023 and quickly became a valuable member of our team. Over the past two and a...

This post is the fourth in a series exploring the values that guide our work at Colman Engineering. These reflections aren’t declarations...

We’re always looking for ways to work smarter and use resources wisely. So we’re excited to introduce you to the newest addition to our...

Last week at the 2025 Leadership Legacy Experience, I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion on how organizations can help their...

Ever found yourself needing to measure something, but you don’t have a tape measure or ruler with you? Maybe you're at a job site, in the...

We closed our office on Friday to attend the 2025 Leadership Legacy Experience—a full-day event at James Madison University, hosted by our friends at Dove Development & Consulting.

The Journey of Going Solar A little over three years ago, we installed solar panels at the Colman Engineering office. Our goal was to...

It’s about understanding how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s outcomes—for our clients, their neighbors, and the environment we all share.

“Treating Everyone with Respect” isn’t just about being polite. It’s about recognizing the important role each person plays in a project and honoring that role.

If "leadership" means caring for people, creating an environment where they can thrive, and moving everyone toward a shared purpose, then Nell-Marie is all in.

Open communication means more than just staying in touch—it’s about creating a shared understanding, building trust, and avoiding surprises.

Recently, Gil had the opportunity to sit down with Wes for a Facebook Live interview, discussing what it means to lead with a clear purpose.

The Colman Engineering team, celebrating another successful year during our 2024 Christmas Party. Fifteen years ago, Colman Engineering...

This week Colman Engineering would like to highlight the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) and Foundation. Providing...

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) just released its first-ever Report Card for West Virginia’s infrastructure, giving the...